Name __________________
Date ______________
1. Using the pictures describe the movement of charge.
a) If the ball is neutral show the distribution of positive and negative charges
b)
Describe (show) the effect of the charge on the pith ball.
c)
Why is there a net force on the pith ball towards the negative rod. (hint Coulombs law)
d)
What actually happens when the pith ball touches the negative rod?
e)
Why does the pith ball move away?
Name __________________
Date ______________
2a)
What is the charge distribution on the pith ball?
2b)
What is the charge distribution on the pith ball?
2c)
2d) What is the final charge on the pith ball?